Codes Acceleration Project (CAP)
Manitoba Energy Codes Training for Building Professionals
Stay ahead of the curve with the Codes Acceleration Project (CAP), offering comprehensive, industry-led training designed to prepare Manitoba building professionals for the next generation of energy efficiency.
Courses to be held the week of Oct. 5–9, 2026.
Energy standards are moving forward across the country. Manitoba is currently preparing for higher building and energy code tiers to support our provincial climate goals. This is your opportunity to understand these changes before they impact your next project.
CAP offers a first-mover advantage by providing the technical skills needed to navigate these new requirements with confidence. Best of all, this expert-led training is available for free.
This course will satisfy Professional Development (PD) requirements.
Why Join Now?
Everything You Need to Know
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The Codes Acceleration Project (CAP) is a province-wide training initiative delivered by the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA). This program provides the practical skills and technical knowledge required to navigate the transition to higher building and energy code tiers and the latest national models.
→ Format: 1-Day In-Person Course
→ Cost: FREE. This training is fully funded under the Codes Acceleration Fund.
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If your daily work involves provincial or national codes, this workshop is built for you.
Targeted Professionals:
→ Building Inspectors ensuring local compliance.
→ Engineers (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) designing for the future.
→ Architects and Building Designers shaping Manitoba’s landscape.
→ Contractors and Construction Professionals leading on-site execution.
→ Anyone interested in energy codes.
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Walk away with the confidence to implement the latest standards immediately. Key learning outcomes include:
→ 2025 Code Updates: Insights into the recently released national model codes and their implications for Manitoba.
→ Increased Technical Understanding: Deep dives into building envelopes, HVAC performance, lighting, and water heating efficiency.
→ Compliance Pathways: Practical strategies for enforcement and navigating code changes in the Manitoba context.
→ Tier Progression: An understanding of the technical requirements for higher energy efficiency tiers.
→ NBC Part 3: Insights into part 3 commercial building codes
→ Eligible for PD hours
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We are bringing this training to your region! Six courses will be held in Manitoba:
→ October 5-9, 2026: These one-day in-person courses will be held as follows:
↳ October 5 | 9am-5pm: Winnipeg
↳ October 7 | 9am-5pm: Brandon
↳ October 9 | 8am-4pm: Thompson
→ February 8-12, 2027: Details for an additional 3 one-day in-person courses coming soon!
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Working with the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) in Manitoba provides guidance to help anyone who works regularly with the code to either comply with or enforce it in Manitoba. This course covers the most important aspects of the NECB, notably building envelopes, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and water heating.
In this course, you will learn to:
Define the requirements of the NECB
Understand tiered codes for regional needs and how it applies to Manitoba
Comply with NECB requirements
Apply a work methodology to ensure NECB requirements are duly met
NBC Part 3
Manitoba's Modifications to NECB 2020 & Adoption Status
NECB 2025 vs. NECB 2020
Comprehend how the code affects your line of work
Mobilize the latest technological advancements to achieve energy efficiency goals
Expert-Led Instruction
All CAP training is delivered by the Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET), a national leader in energy education. Content has been specifically adapted for the Manitoba context, ensuring that National and Provincial codes are addressed exactly as they apply to our local industry.
This project is delivered in partnership with the Government of Manitoba and funded by the Government of Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund.